Closing PDA in Premature Infants – Without Surgery
Patent ductus arteriosus one of the most common heart problems in premature infants. Nearly 1 in 5 will have a PDA. They should be evaluated thoroughly to see if they have a hemodynamically significant PDA that is causing them harm or delaying their growth. Left untreated, PDA can cause signs of heart failure and eventually lead to chronic lung disease and pulmonary hypertension.
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